At a glance
Average net price
$22,270
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
45.8%
Admission rate
80%
Undergrad size
1,001
In-state tuition
$41,362
Out-of-state tuition
$41,362
Cost of attendance
$55,689
Median earnings (10y)
$47,590
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,105
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 64.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), trades & services (26%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM15%
- Health3%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services26%
- Parks & recreation16.9%~169 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology11.8%~118 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business11.8%~118 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education6.2%~62 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences6.2%~62 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.6%~56 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.6%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History3.6%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 53 | $25,956 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 49 | $21,954 | $29,460 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 44 | $20,753 | $21,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 43 | $39,060 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 29 | $28,710 | $27,290 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | $19,521 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 18 | $42,842 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | $28,268 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | $41,322 | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Guilford College
Guilford College is a mid-sized institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,001 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Parks & recreation, Psychology, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Guilford College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,270 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $41,362 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,689 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 45.8%, a average completion outcome. 64.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,590 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Guilford College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Parks & recreation, Psychology, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), trades & services (26% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Guilford College accepts 80% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,105. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Greensboro, North Carolina (city), Guilford College draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Guilford College
Q.How much does Guilford College cost?
The average net price at Guilford College is $22,270 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,689.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Guilford College?
Guilford College has a 6-year graduation rate of 45.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Guilford College?
Guilford College admits 80% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Guilford College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Guilford College graduate earns $47,590 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Guilford College?
Published tuition is $41,362 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Guilford College located?
Guilford College is located in Greensboro, North Carolina (ZIP 27410).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Guilford College at their official website.